Entering the Joy of Christ M4-W23

23/04/2025 36 min
Entering the Joy of Christ M4-W23

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Transformation Intensive Podcast, Ned Arnold guides listeners through Week 23, 'Entering the Joy of Christ,' as part of the nine-month spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. The podcast aims to inspire and instruct participants using weekly prayer guides from the transformation intensive notebook. Ned reviews the previous movements, focusing on God's love, Christ's mission, and Jesus' passion, leading to the current theme of resurrection joy. Anne Gemmel leads an imaginative contemplation of John 20. Valerie McIntyre highlights the crucial role of joy in fulfilling our missions and deepening our relationship with God.

00:00 Introduction to Transformation Intensive
01:41 Entering the Joy of Christ
03:16 Reflecting on the Resurrection
05:37 Spiritual Nosegay: A Practice of Grace
09:02 Imaginative Contemplation of John 20
20:24 Seeking the Grace of Joy
31:37 Practical Suggestions for Prayer

More information at transformationintensive.org.

Music by Austin Sebek, "Something"
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